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Workers’ Compensation Claims Relating to Elevator Shaft Accidents (Part B)

Failing to have an emergency plan in place that all workers understand could make a significant difference in the outcome of a slip and fall injury. While an emergency plan can't prevent an elevator shaft accident, workers certainly need to know what to do in the event one occurs.

Common Types of Injuries as a Result of an Elevator Shaft Accident

Since most accidents involving an elevator shaft include falls, potentially life-threatening and fatal injuries can result. Of course, the higher the fall, the more devastating the consequences.

Common injuries resulting from a fall into an elevator shaft include:

• neck and/or back injury;
• severe head wound;
• lacerations;
• skull fracture;
• multiple broken bones;
• spinal cord damage; and
• traumatic brain injury.

If you sustain a work injury of this magnitude, you may face a long road to recovery, including costly medical bills and extended time off from work. You want to be certain you receive a fair settlement in your Iowa Workers' Compensation claim.

How a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Attorney Can Help

If you have suffered an elevator shaft injury while on the job, you may need the help of a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney to help you fight for a fair settlement in your Iowa Workers' Compensation claim.

Your compensation should be sufficient to cover all medical expenses and other injury-related expenses you incur as a result of your elevator shaft injury. If you are missing time away from work, you may also be entitled to a portion of your lost wages.

When an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim is delayed or denied, a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can use his or her experience with past work injury claims to help you pursue the settlement you deserve.

Contacting a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Attorney

The Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair knows the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. That's why we provide this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa work injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 1-888-792-3595.

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